Description

1,6-Dioxecane-2,5-Dione is a high-purity cyclic diester monomer with significant utility in advanced polymer synthesis. Its unique structure makes it a valuable building block for creating biodegradable and biocompatible materials with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical and specialty polymer industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Biodegradable Polymer Synthesis: A key monomer for producing aliphatic polyesters like poly(1,6-dioxecane-2,5-dione), used in medical and environmental applications.
• Controlled Drug Delivery Systems: Used to fabricate polymeric carriers for sustained and targeted release of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Tissue Engineering Scaffolds: Serves as a precursor for biocompatible and resorbable polymer matrices that support cell growth and tissue regeneration.
• Specialty Adhesives and Coatings: Imparts specific degradation profiles and physical properties to high-performance, eco-friendly formulations.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Employed as a standard or intermediate in chemical research for developing novel polymeric materials.
• Surgical Sutures and Implants: A raw material for manufacturing bioabsorbable medical devices that degrade safely in the body.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,6-Dioxecane-2,5-Dione
CAS No.	31218-69-6
Molecular Formula	C8H12O4
Molecular Weight	172.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1,6-Dioxacyclododecane-2,5-dione; 1,6-Dioxacyclododecane-2,5-dione; Dodecanedioic acid, cyclic 1,12-ester; Cyclic ester of dodecanedioic acid; 2,5-Dioxo-1,6-dioxecane; 1,6-Dioxacyclododecanedione; Poly(1,6-dioxecane-2,5-dione) monomer.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,6-Dioxecane-2,5-Dione is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for demanding applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant guidelines for pharmaceutical intermediates and advanced material synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.